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Jaishankar says UN remains largely irrelevant
Hindustan Times··6d ago
External affairs minister S Jaishankar said the United Nations is gridlocked and largely irrelevant to decision-making on major crises. He spoke at the 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave in Delhi on Monday. He cited conflicts in the Gulf, Ukraine, Africa, and Covid as examples. Jaishankar said the Security Council no longer represents the full global interest.
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What It Means For You
- Jaishankar said the task is to fix the UN rather than work around it.
- He said UN membership has grown about fourfold since the body began with 51 members.
- He argued some countries resist reform while invoking Africa's interests.
What's Happening
- The remarks came in an interactive session reported by PTI.
- He shared the stage with former Singapore foreign minister George Yong Boon Yeo.
- The three-day conclave theme was Resilience in an Age of Flux.
Why Jaishankar Flags UN Reform
- Jaishankar previously called the UN a prisoner of the past at a G20 Brazil meeting.
- He said Africa has set out a clear reform position in intergovernmental negotiations.
- On trade, he said non-market practices have distorted the international economy.
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